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BetterHelp
California · Remote OK

Licensed Counselor / Therapist – (Remote)

LPC / LMHCContract

Listed compensation

$43-$70/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

BetterHelp is one of the world’s largest online therapy platforms, connecting licensed therapists with clients looking for mental health support. With BetterHelp, you can grow your caseload without spending your time marketing a private practice or managing insurance administration.

Set your schedule, work remotely, and focus your time on the clients you serve.

Why Therapists Join BetterHelp

  • Earn $43–$70/hour: Competitive hourly compensation for live sessions.
  • First Client Bonus: Eligible therapists can earn a $500–$1,000 First Client Bonus, depending on their state of licensure, after seeing their first client within 30 days of applying.*
  • Build your caseload: We match you with clients looking for care, including insurance and cash-pay clients.
  • We handle the insurance work: BetterHelp supports credentialing, claims, and insurance administration.
  • Get paid reliably: Guaranteed weekly payment for eligible sessions without worrying about claim denials or clawbacks.
  • Work from anywhere: Provide therapy remotely from the comfort of your home.
  • Set your own schedule: Choose the hours that work for you.
  • Zero therapist fees: No marketing fees, membership fees, or practice overhead.

More Benefits

  • $650 monthly Health Benefit Stipend for eligible therapists who maintain a continuous commitment of 30 hours per week.
  • Free access to 390+ CEU courses
  • Free BetterHelp membership to support your own well-being
  • Additional bonuses and incentives for eligible high performers
  • Autonomy over your clinical decisions
  • Access to a community of 30,000+ therapists

Who We're Looking For

  • We're looking for independently licensed mental health therapists, counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists who can provide therapy without supervision.
  • Depending on your state of licensure, eligible licenses may include:
  • Clinical Social Work

LCSW, Licsw, Lscsw, LISW, LISW-S, LISW-CP, LCSW-C, LCSW-R, LCSW-BACS, Mslcsw

Professional & Mental Health Counseling

  • LPC, LMHC, LPCC, LCPC, LCMHC, LCMHCS, LCPCS, LPMHC, LIMHP, LMHP, LPC-MH, LPC-MHSP, MSLPC and other eligible independent clinical counseling licenses
  • Marriage & Family Therapy

LMFT, Lcmft, Mslmft

Psychology

Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LCP, LPP, MSPSY, Medical Psychologist, Senior Psychological Examiner, LPA-IP, Psychologist – Master's, Psychologist – Doctorate

License eligibility varies by state. Your license must allow you to independently provide mental health therapy without supervision.

Requirements

Master's or Doctorate degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or another eligible mental health discipline

  • Current independent clinical license that allows you to provide therapy without supervision
  • 3+ years of mental health counseling experience
  • Currently residing in the United States
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Reliable internet connection
  • Private, professional environment for virtual sessions
  • Strong written communication skills

Focus on Therapy. We'll Help With the Rest.

Apply today to learn more about joining the BetterHelp therapist network.

*To qualify for the $1,000 First Client Bonus, therapists must be licensed in California and see their first client within 30 days of submitting their application. Therapists licensed in other eligible states who meet the same 30-day requirement may qualify for a $500 First Client Bonus.

The use of the word “bonus” refers to an incentive provided to independent contractors. It does not imply an employment relationship nor entitle any independent contractors to employee benefits.

Please note: BetterHelp currently requires an independent clinical license. Interns and clinicians who require supervision to provide therapy are not eligible at this time. Substance abuse counselors, school counselors, registered nurses, career counselors, Christian counselors, and business coaches are not eligible unless they also hold an eligible independent mental health license.

Key Responsibilities

Provide remote mental health therapy to clients matched through the platform while maintaining clinical autonomy. Manage your own schedule and caseload without the burden of marketing or insurance administration.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Marriage and family therapyCrisis interventionClinical assessmentTreatment planningVirtual therapyCase managementIndependent clinical practice

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 24% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.

BetterHelp holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 93/100, 88 active listings.

What does the Mental Health Counseling market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health counselingranked against 777 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$89k–$146kMental Health Counseling median $135k (middle half $104k–$166k)46 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 70% remote · 24% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings314 in the last 30 days217 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Counseling pay trend+2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
BetterHelpgold tier, 93/100Top Employers work-life index88 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (777 Mental Health Counseling listings), Top Employers work-life index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Counselor / Therapist – (Remote) at BetterHelp a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 777 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 777 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About BetterHelp

Mental Health Care
San Jose, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

First Client Bonus ($500-$1,000)
$650 Monthly Health Benefit Stipend (30 hrs/week)
Free CEU Courses (390+)
Free BetterHelp Membership
Additional Bonuses for High Performers
Autonomy Over Clinical Decisions
Community of 30,000+ Therapists
Zero Therapist Fees